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Greenery Unleashed
A brilliant contrast strikes the eyes as soon as you reach near the
lakes. The rice cultivation dot backwaters, while the entire palette of
greens, from deep green of the coconut fonds to the lighter shade of
rice shoots, fringe backwaters. Even the water of the backwaters reflect
green.
Traversing The Echelons
The waterways are fabled with rich culture that informs people's live
and not just their memories but a tradition of architecture that is
still alive. And it has a name that is abuzz with the globetrotters. The
beginning pervades any hard and fast rule because it begins at the spur
of the moment. To begin there are number of places like Kumarakom,
Kottayam, Ernakulam et al. Kerala has 900 interconnected waterways,
rivers and lakes that constitute the Kerala backwaters. But still the
best place to begin your journey is from the Alapuzzha, that's
everlasting. Take a trip to the mobile home on any of the house boats
according to your wish. What follows after your immediate trip are those
resorts, temples, museums, villages and snake boat factory.
Backwater Stoppages
Stop One: Cochin
Cochin is a known to be “ Queen of Arabian Sea”, is flocked
by tourists throughout the year. A famous port for the spice exports,
Cochi is bedighted with old fort and synagogues.
Stop Two: Kasargod
A jaunt in Kasargod is journey unto the infinity of water trips. A
canvass of maverick beauty of landscape made up of the rice fields and
Western Ghats makes Kasargod a cherry on the cake. It houses Chandragiri
and Valiyaparamba., the two backwater destinations at Kerala. Kasargod
is a cluster of small islands with the postcard perfect picture of
sunrise over the sea, Bekal Beach and Bekal Fort.
Stop Three: Kollam
Kollam shares its sprawling space on the lake of Asthamudi, with green
plantations and lotuses and water lilies. To Kollam from the Alapuzzha
it takes 8 hours of ride on boat, the ride is piquanted with bird
chirping and sight of several other aquatic water animals too.
Stop Four: Kottayam
A sail through the fort and ruin of old palaces marks the specialty of
Kottayam backwater. Be sure to be enchanted by the Kottayam Backwaters
with rich green carpet and gleaming waters of Vemabanad Lake. It is alo
associated with the religion of Christianity as it has number of
churches all around. And for sure the rubber plantation have given them
the name of ''The Land of latters, latex and lakes''.
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boats called "Kettuvalloms" were traditionally used as grain
barges, to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields alongside
the Kerala Backwaters”.
Stop Four: Kozhikode Backwaters
This destination offers much to see than just the waters. Delightfully
Kozhikode is an untainted destination with a métier of being
linked with Vasco Da Gama. Kozhikode backwater ride gives you an
opportunity to sneak peek into places like Kappad Beach, Beypore and
Kadalundi bird Sanctuary.
Stop Five: Kumarakom
A constellation of Island, Kumarakom is sine qua non destination when
going for backwaters trips. The blue backwater lake is contrasted with
the greenery of mangroves, palms and paddy fields with the layer of
lilies and water lotus. The backwaters lakes are lined up with resorts
where you can try out massages, fishing at the lake or bird watching
from your boat.
Stop Six: Kuttanad
The 'rice bowl of Kerala' or Kuttanad is replete with scenic beauty.
Several waterways fall into Kuttanad giving out innumerable vents for
tourists to drift in other directions too. A backwater paradise it is
loaded with scenic beauty of below sea level fields and fields of
cassava, banana and yam. Sail on the water of unforgettable memories of
flock of ducks, water birds and edges of water birds.
Stop Seven: Thiruvallam
A much renowned destination for canoe riding, Thiruvallam is most
wonderful of Kerala Backwaters. Located at the joining point of two
rivers Killi and Karamana, it is one beatified landscape. Also the Veli
lagoon at the little distance from the Thiruvallam provides with the
opportunities of water sports. The backwater ride at the Thiruvallam
presents you with a pleasant sight of local fishing villages and
countryside attractions.
Stop Eight:Thiruvananathapuram
A best place to commence your Kerala Backwater tour,
Thiruvananathapuram is a water stretch of beautiful backwaters with
several historic temples and museum. The backwater lies close to
Thiruvallam and Kovalam beach lending some great moments to the
tourists.
Kerala as a whole is very beautiful and backwaters add a zing for all
those visit the place. 'Kettuvalloms' will ferry you across these length
and breadth of water in an ultimate luxurious setting.
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